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Kinder Morgan Energy Partners announced that it will increase its exposure to coal by creating a business unit within its terminals segment called Kinder Morgan Resources. In this video, Fool.com contributor Aimee Duffy breaks down how the new segment fits into the partnership's business and takes a look at the current state of the coal industry.

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